HEIC to JPG Converter

How to convert HEIC to JPG

iPhones save photos in the HEIC format by default, which many Windows apps, websites, and older devices can't open. This tool converts HEIC (and HEIF) photos to the universally supported JPG format in a few seconds no software to install and no account needed.

1. Drag your HEIC photo(s) into the box above, or click to browse your files.
2. Wait a moment while each photo converts in your browser.
3. Click "Download" next to each photo, or "Download all" to save them one by one.

What is HEIC, and why does my iPhone use it?

HEIC (High Efficiency image Container) has been the default photo format on iPhones since iOS 11, released in 2017. Apple switched to it because it stores photos at roughly half the file size of an equivalent JPG at similar visual quality, which matters when phone storage is limited and cameras keep getting higher-resolution. The tradeoff is compatibility HEIC is a newer, less universally supported format than JPG.

Where HEIC causes real problems

Most older Windows PCs, many websites' upload forms, some older Android phones, and a fair number of desktop photo-editing and printing programs don't recognize HEIC files at all the photo either fails to upload, shows as a broken thumbnail, or won't open. Converting to JPG sidesteps all of that, since JPG has been a universal standard for decades and is supported everywhere.

Is it safe?

Yes. This converter runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript (the heic2any library) your photos are never uploaded to a server, so nothing about them ever leaves your device.

FAQ

Why won't my HEIC photo open on my computer?
HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. Most Windows programs and many websites don't support it natively, so the file looks broken or won't open until it's converted to JPG.

Does this reduce photo quality?
The conversion preserves the original image quality as closely as possible while producing a standard JPG file, though JPG's own compression means an extremely close pixel-for-pixel comparison may show minor differences.

Can I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos in the first place?
Yes on an iPhone, go to Settings > Camera > Formats and choose "Most Compatible" instead of "High Efficiency." New photos will save as JPG automatically, though this uses more storage per photo.

Does this work with HEIF files too, not just HEIC?
Yes HEIF is the broader container format that HEIC photos use, and this tool accepts both file extensions.

Can I convert more than one photo at once?
Yes drag in as many HEIC files as you like; each one converts independently and appears in the list as soon as it's ready, so you don't have to wait for the whole batch before downloading the first one.

Will Live Photos convert correctly?
Only the still HEIC image converts the motion portion of a Live Photo is stored as a separate video file on your iPhone and isn't part of the HEIC photo itself, so it won't be included in the converted JPG.